Setting the Stage: Pre-Event Magic
We just wrapped the 7th annual Cross Border Summit here in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Nov 3-5), and wow – what a ride! This year’s theme was Ignition – all about sparking that fire and taking massive action in your cross-border business. From the moment people landed, we made sure every minute counted. We kicked things off with our signature pre-event dinner featuring incredible Thai cultural dances – you know, the kind of authentic experience you can only get when you’re building a global community in person, not just behind screens. Day 0 was reserved for our VIP crew with exclusive workshop sessions and intimate roundtables where sellers could dig deep into real problems with real solutions, followed by a dinner that set the tone for what was coming.
Where the Real Work Happened: Expert Sessions & Deep Dive Roundtables
Days 1 and 2 were absolutely packed with expert sessions that brought the heat – we’re talking actionable strategies from people actually doing 7 and 8 figures in ecommerce, not theory from the sidelines. The attendance was consistently full, and the energy was different this year – way more interactive, more collaboration, more “let’s figure this out together” vibes. Our event apps kept everyone connected and engaged throughout, making networking seamless whether you were grabbing coffee or heading to the after-parties each night. The roundtable discussions after the main sessions? Pure gold. Sellers comparing notes, sharing what’s actually working in 2025, building partnerships that’ll last well beyond this week.
Sending Our Wishes Forward: Loy Krathong Closing
We closed out the summit in the most Chiang Mai way possible – heading to the river for Loy Krathong, floating our krathongs as we said goodbye to the year that was and sent our wishes out for an even better year ahead. There’s something powerful about ending a business event with a moment of reflection and intention like that. Huge thanks to every speaker who shared their knowledge, every attendee who showed up ready to learn and contribute, and everyone who made CBS2025 unforgettable. The bar is set high, but we’re already planning something bigger and bolder for you.
CBS2026: Takeoff is going to be next level, and if this year showed us anything, it’s that the global cross-border community is stronger than ever. Let’s make next year your breakthrough year.